The Slave
Synopsis
Caroline works at a hair dressing parlor. A wealthy man falls in love with her, takes her home and proposes to her. Caroline has a dream where she marries the man, who turns vicious and keeps her locked up in his mansion. He finally dies, and Caroline starts out having a good time with his money, but she sees the folly of her ways. She wakes up from the dream.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 3, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Nigh
- Screenplay & Story
- William Nigh
- Original Title
- The Slave
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 21m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Nigh
William Nigh
Department Leadership Roster
William Nigh
Director
William Nigh
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Slave
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Slave about?
Caroline works at a hair dressing parlor. A wealthy man falls in love with her, takes her home and proposes to her. Caroline has a dream where she marries the man, who turns vicious and keeps her locked up in his mansion. He finally dies, and Caroline starts out having a good time with his money, but she sees the folly of her ways. She wakes up from the dream.
Who directed The Slave?
The Slave was directed by William Nigh.
Who stars in The Slave?
The principal cast of The Slave includes Valeska Suratt, Violet Palmer, Eric Mayne, Herbert Heyes, Edmund Burns.
When was The Slave released and how long is it?
The Slave was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 21m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Slave?
The Slave holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).